always buying vintage...

"we always pay more"

Are You Looking To Sell Your Vintage Sportscard collection?

'Always Buying Vintage Sportcards' have been helping collectors get top dollar for their sports card collections for over twenty years. Please get in touch and we can provide you with a free estimate of your collection.

always buying vintage... "we always pay more"

Are You Looking To Sell Your Vintage Sportscard collection?

'Always Buying Vintage Sportcards' have been helping collectors get top dollar for their sports card collections for over twenty years. Please get in touch and we can provide you with a free estimate of your collection.

Who Are We

Looking For?

📦 Decades of Collecting, Time to Downsize

Case Study: Thinning Out a 50-Year Collection

One seller had been collecting comics and cards for over five decades. With hundreds of boxes and no clear exit strategy, the collection had become overwhelming. We worked with them to assess value and bought a large portion, helping them downsize while still honoring the legacy of what they’d built.

🔄 Refocusing Priorities

Case Study: Transitioning from Cards to Comics

An online seller built a side business selling both comic books and trading cards. As their passion shifted more toward comics, the cards became a distraction. Instead of slowly offloading piece by piece, we made a fair offer and purchased the entire inventory — cards and comics. This let them refocus entirely on their niche, free up storage, and reinvest capital into what they love most.

🏪 Closed Shop, Unsold Inventory

Case Study: Card Shop Liquidation

A once-thriving card shop had shut its doors but was left with significant unsold inventory. Rather than attempt to piecemeal it out or deal with unreliable buyers, they reached out to us. We handled the entire acquisition — no sorting, no hassle — turning what was a dormant asset into immediate cash.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Planning Ahead

Case Study: Selling Before Inheritance

A collector didn't want to leave the burden of managing or selling their valuable collection to family members who wouldn't know its true worth. They wanted to ensure it ended up with someone who appreciated it — and that they received fair compensation. We provided a smooth, trustworthy transaction that gave them peace of mind.

🤯 Marketplace Frustration

Case Study: Tired of Lowballers & Leftovers

This seller had tried Facebook Marketplace — listing cards one-by-one, dealing with haggling, scams, and countless messages. After months, they still had the “leftover” cards no one wanted. We stepped in to purchase everything in one go, saving them time, stress, and frustration — and clearing out the clutter for good.

🧓📦 Inherited Items, Newer Interests

Case Study: Generational Shift

After inheriting a large collection from an uncle, the family found they weren’t interested in the older comics and cards. Instead, they wanted to use the proceeds to fund collecting newer items. We evaluated the inherited collection and purchased the older inventory, helping them trade past generations for present-day passions.

Who Are We Looking For?

📦 Decades of Collecting, Time to Downsize

Case Study: Thinning Out a 50-Year Collection

One seller had been collecting comics and cards for over five decades. With hundreds of boxes and no clear exit strategy, the collection had become overwhelming. We worked with them to assess value and bought a large portion, helping them downsize while still honoring the legacy of what they’d built.

🔄 Refocusing Priorities

Case Study: Transitioning from Cards to Comics

An online seller built a side business selling both comic books and trading cards. As their passion shifted more toward comics, the cards became a distraction. Instead of slowly offloading piece by piece, we made a fair offer and purchased the entire inventory — cards and comics. This let them refocus entirely on their niche, free up storage, and reinvest capital into what they love most.

🏪 Closed Shop, Unsold Inventory

Case Study: Card Shop Liquidation

A once-thriving card shop had shut its doors but was left with significant unsold inventory. Rather than attempt to piecemeal it out or deal with unreliable buyers, they reached out to us. We handled the entire acquisition — no sorting, no hassle — turning what was a dormant asset into immediate cash.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Planning Ahead

Case Study: Selling Before Inheritance

A collector didn't want to leave the burden of managing or selling their valuable collection to family members who wouldn't know its true worth. They wanted to ensure it ended up with someone who appreciated it — and that they received fair compensation. We provided a smooth, trustworthy transaction that gave them peace of mind.

🤯 Marketplace Frustration

Case Study: Tired of Lowballers & Leftovers

This seller had tried Facebook Marketplace — listing cards one-by-one, dealing with haggling, scams, and countless messages. After months, they still had the “leftover” cards no one wanted. We stepped in to purchase everything in one go, saving them time, stress, and frustration — and clearing out the clutter for good.

🧓📦 Inherited Items, Newer Interests

Case Study: Generational Shift

After inheriting a large collection from an uncle, the family found they weren’t interested in the older comics and cards. Instead, they wanted to use the proceeds to fund collecting newer items. We evaluated the inherited collection and purchased the older inventory, helping them trade past generations for present-day passions.

We Buy Anything...

However We Are Actively looking For The Following...

Pre-1986

Pre-1986 sportcards from all sports are of massive interest to us.

Modern Vintage

Although pre-1986 sportscards are our main interest we are avid buyers of modern vintage too .

Graded or Raw

It doesnt matter if you have a completely raw collection, we can give good estimates at what a card may be graded if submitted.

Have Any Of The Following?

Super Simple 3 Step Process...

Submit Your Cards

Submit the form on this page with a comprehensive description of your collection.

Get a Free Appraisal

Expert evaluation with no obligation. Fast turnaround.

Receive a Cash Offer

Accept and get paid via your preferred method.

Ready to get started?

Super Simple 3 Step Process...

Submit Your Cards

Submit the form on this page with a comprehensive description of your collection.

Get a Free Appraisal

Expert evaluation with no obligation. Fast turnaround.

Receive a Cash Offer

Accept and get paid via your preferred method.

Ready to get started?

STILL NOT SURE?

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of sports cards do you buy?

We buy vintage sportscards (pre-1986), modern-vintage, and collections that include both graded and ungraded (raw) cards. Whether it's baseball, basketball, football, or hockey — we’re interested.

Do you really pay more than other buyers?

Yes. We’ve built our reputation over 20+ years on fair pricing, honest assessments, and zero lowballing. Sellers often come to us after being frustrated by marketplace tire-kickers or vague buyers. We respect the value of your collection — and your time.

I’m not sure what my collection is worth. Can you help?

Absolutely. We offer a free, no-obligation appraisal. Just fill out the form with details about your collection, and we’ll get back to you quickly with an estimate

I don’t want to list everything piece by piece. Can you buy the whole collection?

That’s exactly what we do. Whether you’re downsizing, closing a shop, or liquidating inherited items, we specialize in bulk and full-collection acquisitions — no sorting, no shipping headaches, no drama.

Do I need to catalog every item?

Not necessarily. A general overview, photos, or a spreadsheet helps us speed up the process, but we understand if you don’t have everything itemized. We’ll walk you through the best way to get us the info we need.

What if I inherited a collection and don’t know much about it?

That’s common! Many of our sellers are non-collectors who inherited sports cards and aren’t sure where to start. We provide a clear, honest assessment and help you understand what you have — no jargon, no pressure.